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72 CustomCamper · 03-18-2003, 02:08 AM

Well I finally did it. I decided last week to pull the diesel out of the 72. Spent a few hours here and there this past week and today and had the motor swinging. Now I just have to pull the 350 out of the donor truck.

Chuck

69 Short Fleet · 03-18-2003, 02:23 AM

A Diesel??? I never heard of anyone with one before. Did you put it in yourself or was it available as an option??? Just wondering, Doug

1969 GMC · 03-18-2003, 02:43 AM

Doug,
There was never a factory diesel in 67-72 trucks (at least not the light duty ones, which is what everyone here has). I think the diesel 72 custom camper is talkin about came from a late 70's/80's truck.

Engines available in 67-72 trucks were: 230 (I6), 250 (I6), 292 (I6), 305 (V6, GMC only), 283 (V8), 307 (V8), 327 (V8), 350 (V8), 396 (V8, BB) and 402 (V8, BB). I think thats all of 'em.

72 CustomCamper · 03-18-2003, 03:32 AM

Hey Doug, my uncle installed the diesel from an 84 Blazer a few years ago.

Chuck

Longhorn Man · 03-19-2003, 12:09 AM

69GMC...the 230 inline wasn't in the 67 - 72's, and the GMC trucks also had an optional 351 V-6 in them.

03-18-2003, 02:08 AM	#1
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Made a little progress today too Well I finally did it. I decided last week to pull the diesel out of the 72. Spent a few hours here and there this past week and today and had the motor swinging. Now I just have to pull the 350 out of the donor truck. Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

03-18-2003, 02:43 AM	#3
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Doug, There was never a factory diesel in 67-72 trucks (at least not the light duty ones, which is what everyone here has). I think the diesel 72 custom camper is talkin about came from a late 70's/80's truck. Engines available in 67-72 trucks were: 230 (I6), 250 (I6), 292 (I6), 305 (V6, GMC only), 283 (V8), 307 (V8), 327 (V8), 350 (V8), 396 (V8, BB) and 402 (V8, BB). I think thats all of 'em. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-18-2003, 03:32 AM	#4
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,368	Hey Doug, my uncle installed the diesel from an 84 Blazer a few years ago. Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

03-18-2003, 02:23 AM	#2
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	A Diesel??? I never heard of anyone with one before. Did you put it in yourself or was it available as an option??? Just wondering, Doug

03-19-2003, 12:09 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	69GMC...the 230 inline wasn't in the 67 - 72's, and the GMC trucks also had an optional 351 V-6 in them.



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